Fort Stanton in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Buildings 17 - 20

By William F Haenn, July 12, 2015

1. Buildings 17 - 20 Marker

Inscription. Originally built by the Army in 1876 as four separate buildings, these adobe structures replaced older laundress quarters attached to the barracks. In 1928, they were joined together to create seven apartments for hospital staff.

‘Four women will be allowed to each company as laundresses, and will receive one ration per day each The price for washing soldier’s clothing, by the month or by the piece, will be determined by the Council of Administration. Debts due the laundress by soldiers, will be paid or collected at the pay table.’

Location. 33° 29.678′ N, 105° 31.514′ W. Marker is in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. Marker is on Just north of Kit Carson Road north of State Road 220, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Turn right off of Kit Carson Rd. Marker is 50 yards on the right. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Stanton NM 88323, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 4. submitted on July 22, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.